back with a vengeance in 2013 and be right in the thick for
the 29-3A title.

DEVINE WARHORSES
ENROLLMENT: 583 ( 3)
2012 RECORD: 9-2 3A Div. II Bi-District Playoffs
THE COACH: Chad Quisenberry
THE PLAYERS: Pat Mares (Sr., RB/DB), Joe Alvarado (Sr., OL/
DL), Jonathon Camacho (Jr., OL/DL), Cody Carder (Sr., OL),
Enrique Flores (JR., OL), Dylan Montes (Jr., OL), Wyatt Sheff
(Sr., DB), Leo Perez (Sr., OL/DL), Andre Miller (Sr., OL/DL),
Ralph Soto (Sr., OL/DL)
THE WORD: The Warhorses must replace stellar running back
Jordan Fraga who almost matched Joseph Sadler’s senior
season performance. Pat Mares will move from receiver to
running back and will be in charge of replacing that offensive
production. Mares pitched in with 314 yards rushing with
4 TDs last season. He will also contribute with his hands
out of the backfield as he hauled in 152 yards receiving as
well. The offensive line should be solid with the return of Leo
Perez, Andre Miller and Ralph Soto. Mares will spearhead
the defense where he was an All-District selection from his
corner back position in 2012. Miller, Soto, and Perez will
anchor the Warhorse defensive line. In order for Devine to
contend for the top spot in Region IV, they must find some
offensive help for Mares.

LYTLE PIRATES

ENROLLMENT: 521 ( 5)

2012 RECORD: 5-6 3A Div. II Bi-District Playoffs
THE COACH: Dan Gomez
THE PLAYERS: Jonathan Ramirez (Sr., OL), John Santos (Sr.,
LB), Paul Castro (Jr., OL), Josh Barerra (Sr., ATH), Josh Macat (Jr., OL), Dean Santos (So., LB), Joseph Soria (Sr., DB),
Armando Martinez (Jr., DL), Kaleb Burden (So., DL), Connor
Hoffman (Jr., TE)
THE WORD: Coming off a disappointing 2-8 season in 2011,
the Pirates righted the ship in 2012 posting a 5-6 record and
earning a coveted playoff spot. 2013 could another step up
for Lytle as many of the key starters return for 2013. A seasoned offensive line will likely be the strength of the squad
with the Jonathan Ramirez ( 6’ 3, 280), Paul Castro ( 5’ 10,
220), and Josh Macat ( 6’ 3,280) providing much needed bulk
up front. Tight end Connor Hoffman ( 5’ 10, 180) should be a
nice complement to the line. The versatile Josh Barerra, who
can be moved in and out of the backfield as well as the slot
position, should reap the benefits of the solid line in front of
him. Defensively, Lytle will be solid in the front with returning
linemen Kaleb Burden ( 6’0, 170), and Armando Martinez
( 6’0, 215).

CARRIZO SPRINGS WILDCATS
ENROLLMENT: 610 ( 2)
2012 RECORD: 6-5 3A Div. I Bi-District Playoffs
THE COACH: Eliseo Aguero
THE PLAYERS: Marcus Avila (Jr., OL/DL), Aaron Benavides
(Sr., WR/DB), Jesse Rodriguez (Jr., WR/DB), Domingo Lumbreras (Sr., QB), Sean Cantu (Sr., WR/DB), Freddie Longoria
(RB/DE), Calvin Martinez (Jr., TE/LB)
THE WORD: The Wildcats are looking to return to the playoffs
in 2013 and could have a leg up on its district mates with the
return of 2012 District 29-3A Offensive MVP Freddie Longoria. Longoria has a quick step and nice burst of speed out of
the backfield. Quarterback Doningo Lumbreras will have a
dependable target in receiver Aaron Benavides who earned
1st team All-District honors last season. The offensive
line will be young but tight end Calvin Martinez and tackle
Marcus Avila both had standout seasons in 2012. Avila will
lead the defensive line where he earned Defensive MVP last
season. Freddie Longoria is a formidable defensive end that
can keep opposing quarterbacks on the run. The backfield
will be in good shape with returning starters Rodriguez and
Cantu but must fill some holes at the linebacker positions.
The Wildcats were a surprise playoff entry in 2012, don’t
look for CSHS to sneak up on anyone this year.

PEARSALL MAVERICKS
ENROLLMENT: 577.5 ( 4)
2012 RECORD: 3-7
THE COACH: David Silva
THE PLAYERS: Jason Wolfe (Sr., QB/DB), Jerry Chairez (Sr.,
RB), George Brady (Jr., RB), Augustin Mendoza (Sr., RB/DB),
Gabriel Cantu (Sr., DB), David Nieto (Sr., OL), Eugene Rodriguez (Sr., K), T.J. Navarro (Jr., QB/DB), Esteban Camacho (Jr.,
OL)
THE WORD: The Mavericks are looking to improve on its 2012
outing where they posted just one win in District 29-3A play.
The team should be much improved this season with the return of many of its key skilled positions. Quarterback Jason
Wolfe has another year of experience under his belt and will
have a compliment of running backs at his disposal in Jerry
Chairez, George Brady and Augustin Mendoza. Linebacker
Mendoza and free safety Wolfe are also standouts on the
defensive side of the ball. Gabriel Cantu will contribute from
his cornerback position as well. Coach Silva says his team
has had a great attitude and excellent work ethic during the
offseason and that should carry over to a few more wins in
2013.

INGLESIDE MUSTANGS
ENROLLMENT: 613 ( 3)
2012 RECORD: 9-4 3A Div. I State Quarter-Finalost
THE COACH: Graig Hesseltine
THE PLA YERS: Tristen Barajas (Sr., QB), Jollie Deleon (Jr., OL),
Terrance Robinson (Sr., WR/DB), Kyle Hernandez (Jr., LB),
Jalen Gross (Sr., WR/DB), Christian Britt (Sr., LB), Bobby Salinas (Sr., OL), Brandon Hesseltine (Sr., WR), J.D. Rodriguez
(Sr., WR)
THE WORD: The Mustangs look to continue the trend of nine
wins or more seasons. 2011, and 2012 saw Ingleside win
the same amount of games, but last year they advanced two
rounds deeper before losing to a talented El Campo squad
in a hard fought quarter-final game. This year the Mustangs
might reach the ten win plateau and possibly more. Barajas
returns at QB after last year’s epic 2,591 yards and 35 TD
campaign. His main target will be Robinson who last year
broke his hand and missed 9 games but still amassed 593
yards and 9 TDs, he’s also a track star and garnering major
FBS interest. One concern on offense is the line play as Deleon is the most talented guy coming back. On defense the
front seven should be pretty solid with Hernandez and Britt
shoring up linebacker and transfer in Gross could be a force
on the D-line. Secondary is a little bit of concern, but should
not be a real weakness. If this team develops it could be a
force in Region IV this year.

SINTON PIRATES

ENROLLMENT: 600.5 ( 4)

2012 RECORD: 9-3 3A Div. II Area Finalist
THE COACH: Tom Allen
THE PLAYERS: Tyler Handson (Jr., QB), John Guzman (Sr., RB),
Nick Zepada (Sr., WR), Tracker Conn (Sr., LB), Colton Cohea
(So., RB), Mike Huerta (Jr., DL), Jacob Brown (Sr., OL), Jarrett
Janak (Sr., DL), Homer Sepeda (Sr., DL), C.J. Zepeda (So.,
WR)
THE WORD: Since going 1-8 in 2008, the Pirates have went
50-9. The only problem? Only once in that run have they
went past the 2ndround (09 12-2). For that to happen this
year the Pirates will need some young ones to step up.
Handson at QB is not a worry spot. Last year the Jr. rushed
for 1502 yards 19 TDs, and passed for 1877 yards and 23
TDs. The only problem is he loses his top receiving threats
and must break in some young ones. The ground game is in
the capable hands of Guzman, but look out for sophomore
sensation Cohea who will start on both sides of the ball. On
defense Conn and Huerta lead a solid if not spectacular
group. Again some young talent needs to step up and play
above themselves. Sinton will be there in the end barring
injuries, now we just have to see if they are ready to take
that next step.

ORANGE GROVE BULLDOGS
ENROLLMENT: 498 ( 6)
2012 RECORD: 11-2 3A Div. II Regional Semi-Finalist
THE COACH: Jerry Bomar
THE PLAYERS: Correy Wallace (Sr., OL), Mathew Priddy (Sr.,
WR), Hondo Harris (So., QB), Cody Phillips (Sr., DB), Gunner
New (Sr., DL), Josh Herrera (Jr., DB), Ricky Martinez (Jr., RB),
Warren Koehn (So., OL), Aaron Davis (Jr., OL), Christian Webb
(Jr., DB)
THE WORD: The Bulldogs hope to push the streak of district
championships to three in a row in 2013. They have the talent, but in this tough district it will not be easy. What makes
it even harder is breaking in a Sophomore QB in Harris who
has the talent, but not a lot of experience of playing under
the lights on Friday in big games. Harris’ lone start a year
ago was in the Bulldogs third round loss to Bellville. He will
have a great target in Priddy to rely on and a solid OL and
running game to help alleviate some of the pressure. Gunner
New can be a force on the D-line and Phillips is the quarterback of the secondary at Safety. This is a team that if Harris
settles in quickly, and some depth is found on defense and
in the WR corps, they could be a team no one wants to face
come October and November.

THE WORD: Last year big things were predicted for the Pirates with the arrival of Chancellor, but then the injury bug
hit. This forced the Pirates to limp home with an unexpected
losing record. One of those knocked out was Resendez who
looks to 100% healthy and ready to lead the offense. He has
a solid target in Fahrenthold and a very good RB in Gonzalez.
On defense Barajas (who stepped in at QB) is expected to
lead a good secondary while Jasek will be the key cog at
Linebacker. Just like last year, depth will be an issue. With
so many players playing both sides of the ball another rash
of injuries will again put the team out of the playoff race.

THE WORD: The Bears started off the year 4-2 before hitting the rough part of district. They finished 4-6 and being
outscored 165-20, that was a sign of the large issue. The
defense gave up over 40 points five times and never held
an opponent to less than 21. The positive is a lot of young
defensive players got thrown to the fire and come back this
season with games under the belt. Lopez and Davis will man
the defensive line while Ramirez will be the key in the secondary. On offense the Bears have got to be able to move the
ball and keep the defense off the field as much as possible.
Villareal has had a great off-season and the coaching staff
is excited to see him emerge as a potential leader. Keep an
eye on talented sophomore RB Perry who could emerge as
a real game breaker for the Bears, Saldivar who played QB a
year ago moves to RB.

ROBSTO WN COTTON PICKERS
ENROLLMEN T: 783.5 ( 2)
2012 RECORD: 0-10
THE COACH: Enrique Gonzalez
THE PLAYERS: Jason Mungia (Jr., WR) Riley Ramos (Sr., QB),
Kasey Hosey (So., DL), Lance McDonald (Sr., DL), David
Molina (Jr., WR/DB), Luis Rodriguez (Sr., ATH), Josue Lemus
(So., OL), Erick Rivera (Jr., DB), Leo Gonzalez (Sr., OL/DL)
THE WORD: In 2010 Robstown finished 8-4 and made it to
the area round of the playoffs. Since then the Cotton Pickers
have hit a rough patch, a very rough patch, going 0-20. In
those 20 games they have been held to six or less points 16
times and shut out seven times. This year Coach Gonzalez
feels the offense might finally be a strength, as nine starters
return. Ramos and Muniga form a nice connection as long
as the offensive line can protect Ramos. Rodriguez is one of
the most versatile players on the Coastal Bend and will play
a number of different positions on both sides of the ball. On
defense the inside of the DL is well manned by Hosey and
McDonald, while the secondary is led by Molina. LB depth
and actually depth at all positions is a concern.

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KINGSVILLE BRAHMAS
ENROLLMEN T: 981.5 ( 1)
2012 RECORD: 7-5 3A Div. I Area Finalist
THE COACH: Robert Wilcox
THE PLAYERS: David Cavazos (Jr., RB), Justin Wickham (Sr.,
DL), D ’Andre Bergen (Sr., LB), Andre Wilson (Sr., DB), Mason
Copeland (Jr., QB/ DB), Seth Hemphill (Jr., TE), John Anthony
Rios (Sr., LB), Darrius Wallace (Jr., DB), Jorviss Houston (Sr.,
OL)
THE WORD: After dropping down from 4A to 3A last season
the Brahmas were able to make the most of the drop while
making an area playoff appearance. Coach Wilcox looks for
even more success in 2013 behind the quickness of running back David Cavazos ( 5’ 3, 145) who put up impressive
numbers while earning 31-3A 1st Team All-District honors.
Another bright spot on the offensive side of the ball is returning quarterback Mason Copeland ( 5’ 10, 180) who earned
2nd Team All-District honors in 2012. The offensive line will
be anchored by Jorviss Houston ( 6’ 3, 270). The defensive
front will be a bit inexperienced but the depth at the linebacker positions with returning starters D ‘Andre Bergen
and John Anthony Rios should ease those pains upfront. The
backfield will be solid with returning starters Darrius Wallace
and Andre Wilson.